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Designer (Remote)

November 22, 2021

New York, NY 

2021

About Clickspring Design:

Clickspring is an international firm specializing in strategic, narrative-based design solutions. We create custom environments and sets for Broadcast news and sports, interior commercial architecture, and experiential marketing and events. Form follows content in all of our work. At the heart of this content lies a message that our clients wish to communicate. The analysis that gets us to that message and ultimately informs our design solutions is deeply rooted in the disciplines of theater set design, architectural theory and practice, brand building, and simple good storytelling. The built results speak for our clients.

Job Title:

Designer

Reports to:

Senior Design Director

Works in collaboration with:

President, Director of Operations, Project Managers, VPs of Design, Senior Design Directors, Design Directors, Jr. Designers, Freelance Support and Interns

Direct Reports:

No Direct Reports

Job Description:

Under supervision of Senior Design Directors and Design Directors, Designers provide creativity and documentation needed to improve and communicate award-winning design solutions. This position requires documenting design solutions in a manner best suited to the needs of each particular project. Documentation may include Concept Design visualization, Schematic Design drafting, Design Development drafting and preparation project specifications. The role requires identifying and maintaining the tools and resources needed to advance the quality of design within the studio. In promoting professional development of the design staff, Designers may occasionally be responsible for mentoring Studio Interns and Freelance support. The primary responsibility of this role is that of timely creation, and production of the design and documentation work necessary to move projects from vision to successful completion. Under guidance of Design Directors or Vice Presidents of Design, Designers participate in the success of the studio, through continually seeking new methods and processes to execute best practices, streamline workflow and support the creative work that differentiates Clickspring Design from its competitors.

Primary Job Functions:

  • Support project research and creative inspiration
  • Support developing design work utilizing 2D and 3D visualization and modeling tools
  • Supports production of Creative Presentation documents
  • Guide and produce industry-leading design documentation and detailing
  • Support Design Directors in producing graphic comps and final production files for print as needed
  • Support DDs in organizing and maintaining project folder and design resources
  • Manage time spent on projects as needed to successfully meet project budget and schedule requirements

Secondary Job Functions:

  • Source and catalogue design trends and new or emerging materials, techniques, and applications
  • Continually strive to innovate design and documentation processes
  • Use knowledge of materials and methods of construction to create realistic and relevant solutions that adhere to the intent of the project’s design
  • Help identify potential candidates for entry level team positions
  • Assist in studio professional development by occasionally mentoring interns or freelance support
  • Encourage and participate in a “just ask if you don’t know” approach to problem prevention

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to read and comprehend building plans, shop drawings, and construction documents
  • Understanding of materials and methods of construction
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling, particularly Cinema 4D
  • High proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Word and Excel
  • High proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign

Assistant Designer (Remote)

November 22, 2021

New York, NY 

2021

About Clickspring Design:

Clickspring is an international firm specializing in strategic, narrative-based design solutions. We create custom environments and sets for Broadcast news and sports, interior commercial architecture, and experiential marketing and events. Form follows content in all of our work. At the heart of this content lies a message that our clients wish to communicate. The analysis that gets us to that message and ultimately informs our design solutions is deeply rooted in the disciplines of theater set design, architectural theory and practice, brand building, and simple good storytelling. The built results speak for our clients.

Job Title:

Assistant Designer

Reports to:

Senior Design Director

Works in collaboration with:

President, Director of Operations, Project Managers, VPs of Design, Senior Design Directors, Design Directors, Designers, Freelance Support and Interns

Direct Reports:

No Direct Reports

Job Description:

Under supervision of Senior Design Directors and Design Directors, Assistant Designers provide documentation needed to improve and communicate award-winning design solutions. This position requires documenting design solutions in a manner best suited to the needs of each particular project. Documentation may include Schematic Design drafting, Design Development drafting and preparation project specifications. The role requires identifying and maintaining the tools and resources needed to advance the quality of design within the studio. The primary responsibility of this role is that of timely creation, and production of the design and documentation work necessary to move projects from vision to successful completion. Under guidance of Design Directors or Vice Presidents of Design, Assistant Designers participate in the success of the studio, through continually seeking new methods and processes to execute best practices, streamline workflow and support the creative work that differentiates Clickspring Design from its competitors.

Primary Job Functions:

  • Support project research and creative inspiration
  • Support developing design work primarily utilizing 2D visualization tools
  • Supports production of Creative Presentation documents
  • Guide and produce industry-leading design documentation and detailing
  • Support Design Directors in producing graphic comps and final production files for print as needed
  • Support DDs in organizing and maintaining project folder and design resources
  • Manage time spent on projects as needed to successfully meet project budget and schedule requirements

Secondary Job Functions:

  • Continually strive to innovate design and documentation processes
  • Use knowledge of materials and methods of construction to create realistic and relevant solutions that adhere to the intent of the project’s design
  • Encourage and participate in a “just ask if you don’t know” approach to problem prevention

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to read and comprehend building plans, shop drawings, and construction documents
  • Basic understanding of materials and methods of construction
  • Proficiency with 3D modeling, particularly Cinema 4D
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat and InDesign

Freelance Draftsperson (Remote)

November 22, 2021

New York, NY 

2021

About Clickspring Design:

Clickspring is an international firm specializing in strategic, narrative-based design solutions. We create custom environments and sets for Broadcast news and sports, interior commercial architecture, and experiential marketing and events. Form follows content in all of our work. At the heart of this content lies a message that our clients wish to communicate. The analysis that gets us to that message and ultimately informs our design solutions is deeply rooted in the disciplines of theater set design, architectural theory and practice, brand building, and simple good storytelling. The built results speak for our clients.

Job Title:

Freelance Draftsperson

Reports to:

Drafting Production Manager

Works in collaboration with:

Drafting Production Manager, Design Directors, Senior Design Directors, Designers

Direct Reports:

No Direct Reports

Job Description:

The Freelance Draftsperson role is a critical component of the design development and documentation process, responsible for helping produce architectural drawing sets that accurately represent client-approved, rendered conceptual designs.

The role will work closely with Designers, Design Directors, and the Drafting Production Manager to translate a 3D design concept into 2D plans, sections, elevations, detail drawings, and relevant schedules/inventories.

A qualified candidate should be detail oriented, collaborative, familiar with conventional drafting standards, and efficient.

Primary Job Functions:

  • Under the direction of the Drafting Production Manager, produce accurate 2D Autocad drawings that represent the design intent rendered in 3D by the design staff.
  • Develop and populate material schedules and equipment inventories for furniture and audio/visual equipment.
  • Adhere to Clickspring’s established representational standards guided by the Drafting Production Manager, which include typical line-weights, drawing organization and page layout, layer management, CAD file preparation, and file storage and distribution protocols.
  • Review and revise drawings under the direction of others through a regular process of “redlining.”
  • Manage time spent on projects as needed to successfully meet project budget and schedule requirements

Secondary Job Functions:

  • Use knowledge of materials and methods of construction to create realistic and relevant solutions that adhere to the intent of the project’s design
  • Encourage and participate in a “just ask if you don’t know” approach to problem prevention

Essential Skills:

  • Ability to read and comprehend building plans, shop drawings, and construction documents
  • Basic understanding of materials and methods of construction
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proficiency in developing legible 2D drawings that utilize conventional architectural annotation styles.
  • Accuracy and attention to detail

Senior Design Lead (Remote)

November 22, 2021

About Clickspring Design:

Clickspring is an international firm specializing in strategic, narrative-based design solutions. We create custom environments and sets for Broadcast news and sports, interior commercial architecture, and experiential marketing and events. Form follows content in all of our work. At the heart of this content lies a message that our clients wish to communicate. The analysis that gets us to that message and ultimately informs our design solutions is deeply rooted in the disciplines of theater set design, architectural theory and practice, brand building, and simple good storytelling. The built results speak for our clients.

Job Description Summary: 

The primary charge of the Senior Design Lead is to produce award-winning design solutions based on client objectives and expectations, which include stringent schedule and budget parameters. The SDL is responsible for all creative decisions on assigned projects, reporting back to the SVP, CCO and CEO at regular intervals with project progress. The SDL leads concept design, starting with the identification of initial design direction, and proceeding with daily review and feedback of their project teams’ support work, steering the concept as it is developed to a final client presentation. Design leadership responsibility continues through the three subsequent phases of production (DD, CA, Install) with the support of a Project Manager, and an Associate Designer on larger jobs. The SDL is the primary contact for the client and shares responsibility with the Project Manager or Associate for communicating with fabricators, contractors and other trades.

Additional Duties:

  • Collaborates with CEO, COO, CFO and CCO on creation of project proposals and estimates
  • Assists COO with staffing and planning of upcoming work. Set clear expectations for project tasks and deliverables internally and externally; provide timely feedback to internal production team.
  • Participates in weekly meetings regarding sales, marketing, leadership
  • Supports Project Managers, in tracking of project schedule and budget
  • Review of bid documents, FF&E document, material samples, and construction drawings from fabricator
  • Leads blocking (broadcast studio rehearsals) and final notes pre-launch of show
  • The position requires some domestic and international travel for client meetings and installation visits.
  • Mentor development of staff to meet studio and individual goals

Skills and Specifications:

  • At least ten years experience in related industries
  • Background in Architecture, Set Design, Event/Exhibit Design or Multi-Disciplinary
  • Ability to communicate ideas and intent to the internal project teams via one or two of the following visualization tools including:
  • CAD Floorplans
  • 3D modeling Software
  • Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
  • Sketches
  • Excellent communication skills (both oral and written)
  • Excellent presentation skills
  • Excellent organization skills
  • Ability to multitask at varying levels of the design process from project to project
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Willingness and ability to travel internationally, as required by client work
  • Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments, and demonstrate ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees.

Please provide a current portfolio of related work, bio, and cover letter describing your interest in this opportunity when applying. Applications that do not include these items will not be reviewed.

No recruiters, please.

Clickspring Design is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion. We will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, nationality, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, disability or age.

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careers@clickspringdesign.com